Stephen Deng

Partner at DFS Lab

"It is a privilege to work at the intersection of fintech and financial inclusion with an unparalleled group of colleagues who keep each other humble, informed, and effective. "

Stephen is a partner at DFS Lab and leads its investment initiatives including venture sourcing and selection.
Prior to joining Caribou, he was a technology consultant for the Gates Foundation’s Financial Services for the Poor team, working on its emerging technology strategy in Africa, South Asia, and Southeast Asia.
Stephen also served as an economic consultant in Silicon Valley, helping telecom and consumer tech clients value their intellectual property, with a focus on the smartphone ecosystem. He earned a BA in Economics and an MBA from the Haas School of Business, both from the University of California, Berkeley. Stephen is based in the San Francisco Bay Area in the US.